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	Íslensku Tónlistarverðlaunin The Icelandic Music Awards () are the official annual music awards given in Iceland to commemorate the musical achievements of the year. The award was established in 1993 with an annual rock award given by the Félag íslenskra hljómlistarmanna (FÍH) (''Union of Icelandic Musicians''); since then, it has developed into a multi-category event held usually in January or February for awards of the previous year. Since 2002, the event has been sponsored by the Icelandic Music Association known as ''Samtónn''. Winners 1993 Winners: Song of the Year: "Stúlkan" by Todmobile Album of the Year: ''Spillt'' by Todmobile Performer / Band of the Year: Todmobile Singer of the Year (male): Daníel Ágúst Haraldsson Singer of the Year (female): Björk Guðmundsdóttir Keyboard Player of the Year: Eyþór Gunnarsson Bass Player of the Year: Eiður Arnarsson Drummer of the Year: Gunnlaugur Briem Guitar Player of the Year: Guðmundur Pétursson Instrumentalist of the Year (other i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Iceland Iceland is a Nordic countries, Nordic island country between the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between North America and Europe. It is culturally and politically linked with Europe and is the region's westernmost and most list of countries and dependencies by population density, sparsely populated country. Its Capital city, capital and largest city is Reykjavík, which is home to about 36% of the country's roughly 380,000 residents (excluding nearby towns/suburbs, which are separate municipalities). The official language of the country is Icelandic language, Icelandic. Iceland is on a rift between Plate tectonics, tectonic plates, and its geologic activity includes geysers and frequent Types of volcanic eruptions, volcanic eruptions. The interior consists of a volcanic plateau with sand and lava fields, mountains and glaciers, and many Glacial stream, glacial rivers flow to the sea through the Upland and lowland, lowlands. Iceland i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Harpa ''Harpa'', common name the "harp snails", is a genus of large predatory sea snails, marine gastropod mollusks in the family Harpidae.Gofas, S.; Bouchet, P. (2015). Harpa Röding, 1798. In: MolluscaBase (2015). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=205853 on 2016-02-28 ''Harpa'' is the type genus of the family Harpidae. Description The shell has an ovate-oblong shape. It is more or less inflated, generally pretty thin, enamelled, and provided with parallel, longitudinal, inclined and acute ribs.The body whorl is much larger than all the others together. The Spire (mollusc), spire is slightly elevated. The Aperture (mollusc), aperture is large, oval, dilated, strongly emarginated inferiorly, and without siphonal canal. The outer Lip (gastropod), lip is bordered by the last rib. The Columella (gastropod), columella is smooth, simple, nearly straight and pointed at the base. The animal has a flattened head, whic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Kaleo (band) Kaleo (stylized as KALEO) is an Icelandic blues rock band which formed in Mosfellsbær in 2012. It consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Jökull Júlíusson, drummer Davíð Antonsson, bassist Daniel Kristjánsson, lead guitarist Rubin Pollock and harmonicist Þorleifur Gaukur Davíðsson. They have released four studio albums, ''Kaleo'' (2013), '' A/B'' (2016), ''Surface Sounds'' (2021), and ''Mixed Emotions'' (2025), as well as the EP ''Glasshouse'' (2013). ''A/B'' has sold over one million albums worldwide. Its second single, " Way Down We Go", was certified double platinum in the US and reached number one on the ''Billboard'' Alternative Songs chart on 20 August 2016. Kaleo received a Grammy Award nomination in 2017 for Best Rock Performance for the song "No Good". History 2012–2013: Early years and self-titled album Best friends since attending elementary school outside of Reykjavík, lead singer/rhythm guitarist Jökull Júlíusson (also known as JJ), drummer D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Agent Fresco Agent Fresco are an Icelandic band that combines pop, alternative, art, and math rock. They formed in 2008, just weeks prior to winning the Músíktilraunir. Their first release was the EP ''Lightbulb Universe'', which won at the Kraumur Awards. The lead singer is Arnór Dan Arnarson. Vignir Rafn Hilmarsson plays bass guitar as well as the electric upright bass, Hrafnkell Örn Guðjónsson plays the drums, and Þórarinn Guðnason plays the guitar and piano/keyboards. In late 2010, Agent Fresco released their first full-length album, ''A Long Time Listening''. ''Destrier'', their second full-length album, followed on 7 August 2015. Awards Agent Fresco won a Kraumur Award for their debut EP ''Lightbulb Universe''. In 2009 they were named best new artist at the Icelandic Music Awards. They won Rock Album of the Year in 2016 for ''Destrier'', with Arnór Dan also winning Male Singer of the Year. Band members * Arnór Dan Arnarson – vocals, keyboards * Þórarinn Guðnason � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Daníel Bjarnason Daníel Bjarnason (born 26 February 1979) is an Icelandic composer and conductor. He has garnered widespread acclaim for his debut album, ''Processions'' (2010), with TimeOut NY writing he "create(s) a sound that comes eerily close to defining classical music's undefinable brave new world". Life and career Born on 26 February 1979, Daníel studied composition, piano and conducting in Reykjavik, before going on to further study orchestral conducting at the Hochschule für Musik Freiburg. He has had a number of works commissioned and debuted by Los Angeles Philharmonic. Daníel is currently composer-in-residence at the Muziekgebouw Frits Philips, Eindhoven, Netherlands and was artist-in-residence with Iceland Symphony Orchestra from 2015 to 2018. He has also collaborated with artists from many different genres, including Ben Frost, Sigur Rós and Brian Eno. Various conductors have also performed Daníel's work, including Gustavo Dudamel, John Adams, André de Ridder, James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	ADHD (band) ADHD is an Icelandic band formed in 2007 known for their instrumental music, influenced by jazz and rock. Its manager is Jom Lofty. Formation The band was formed to perform at the Höfn í Hornafirði blues-festival in 2007 and as the collaboration was successful the band decided to keep on performing. Their first album, ''ADHD'' was recorded and published in 2009 and won the title Icelandic Jazz Album of the Year at the Icelandic Music Awards. The albums ADHD2, ADHD3 and ADHD4 all have received nominations for the Nordic music prize. ADHD's albums are recorded live, to reflect the live performances of the band. Members * Óskar Guðjónsson - Saxophones * Ómar Guðjónsson - Guitars and bass guitar * Davíð Þór Jónsson - Hammond organ, Moogs, Rhodes piano, piano, bass * Magnús Trygvason Eliassen - Drums The drum is a member of the percussion instrument, percussion group of musical instruments. In the Hornbostel–Sachs classification system, it is a membrano ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Iceland Symphony Orchestra Sinfóníuhljómsveit Íslands (Iceland Symphony Orchestra) (ISO) is an Icelandic orchestra based in Reykjavík. Its primary concert venue is the Harpa (concert hall), Harpa Concert Hall. The Iceland Symphony is an autonomous public institution under the auspices of the Icelandic Ministry of Education. Iceland Symphony Orchestra made its home in Háskólabíó (University Cinema) from 1961 to 2011, but moved into the new 1800-seat Harpa Concert Hall in spring 2011. The orchestra gives approximately sixty concerts each season. Per a 1982 law (changed in 2007), the Iceland Symphony's primary financial sources are the Icelandic treasury (82%) and the City of Reykjavik (18%). Eva Ollikainen has been chief conductor and artistic director of the orchestra since September 2020. Osmo Vänskä is the orchestra's honorary conductor and Vladimir Ashkenazy holds the post of Conductor Laureate. Daníel Bjarnason is the orchestra's artist-in-association. Anna S. Þorvaldsdóttir, Anna Thorvalds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Skálmöld Skálmöld () is a Viking / folk metal band from Reykjavík, Iceland, formed in August 2009. The band's name is literally translated as ''Age of Swords'' and also means "lawlessness", referring to the Age of the Sturlungs of Icelandic history, when a civil war broke out between the country's family clans. History Snæbjörn Ragnarsson and Björgvin Sigurðsson, who have been friends since childhood and have played together in various collectives, including death metal and punk bands, decided to start a new metal band, Skálmöld, formed in August 2009 in Reykjavík. The other band members had also been active in the Icelandic music scene. Initially, the band was intended to be merely a hobby, but the members soon decided to record an album before they were "too old and tired". After contacting most of the Icelandic labels—to no avail—the band was signed by the Faroese label Tutl in November 2010, which released the band's debut album ''Baldur'' in Iceland and the Far ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	AmabAdamA Amaba Dama stylized as AmabAdamA is an Icelandic reggae band. The band formed in 2013 is signed to the Record Records label in Iceland. AmabAdamA has released its album ''Heyrðu mig nú'' with both the album and the single "Hossa Hossa" charted in the Icelandic Singles Chart in 2014 and "GAIA" in 2015. Other notable releases include the singles "Yo la la" and "Aftansöngur". The front singers in the band are: Gnúsi Yones, Salka Sól Eyfeld Salka Sól Eyfeld Hjálmarsdóttir (born 18 April 1988), sometimes known simply as Salka Sól, is an Icelandic singer, actress, voice actress, radio host and TV-presenter. She is known as the front figure of bands AmabAdamA and Reykjavíkurdætur ... and Steinunn Jónsdóttir. Discography Albums 2014: ''Heyrðu mig nú'' Singles 2011: "Yo la la" 2012: "Aftansöngur" 2014: "Hossa Hossa" 2015: "Hermenn" References External linksFacebook {{Authority control Icelandic reggae musical groups ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Valdimar (band) Valdimar is an Icelandic indie pop band that was established in 2009 as a duo by Valdimar Guðmundsson and Ásgeir Aðalsteinsson, both originating from Keflavik, Iceland. About Guðlaugur Guðmundsson, Þorvaldur Halldórsson, Kristinn Evertsson and Högni Þorsteinsson gradually joined in to render it a 6-member band. Later, Örn Eldjárn joined the band as bass player. When performing live, the band is most often supported by a small brass section. Their music builds up from being soft and intimate to a hair-raising, heart-stirring energy, often with all members on stage playing full blast. The sound of their music can be described as an electro indie mix. Valdimar has performed several times at Iceland Airwaves music festival in Reykjavík. In addition to playing regular shows in Iceland, the band has performed in Germany, Switzerland, Austria, The Netherlands and Canada. For several years now, Valdimar has played an annual show on December 30 iHljómahöllconcert hall in Rey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Júníus Meyvant Júníus Meyvant is the stage name and musical project of Unnar Gísli Sigurmundsson, an Icelandic singer-songwriter. NPR Music described his style as "soul-stirring melodies from way up north" in discussing his 2014 single, "Color Decay." That year, KEXP-FM, a Seattle radio station, named the single a song of the day. Meyvant performs internationally, playing his first New York City show in 2017. He also performed at Bumbershoot 2017, a Seattle music festival. He released his ''Floating Harmonies'' album through Record Records, an Icelandic label. The art on the cover is his own work. Awards and recognition At the 2015 Icelandic Music Awards The Icelandic Music Awards () are the official annual music awards given in Iceland to commemorate the musical achievements of the year. The award was established in 1993 with an annual rock award given by the Félag íslenskra hljómlistarmanna ..., Meyvant won Newcomer of the Year and Best Single of the Year for "Color Decay". He won ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Prins Póló Svavar Pétur Eysteinsson (26 April 1977 – 29 September 2022), better known by his stage name Prins Póló, was an Icelandic singer-songwriter and experimental artist. He was also part of the Icelandic band Skakkamanage. Skakkamanage Svavar Pétur Eysteinsson started his career in the mid-2000s when he developed the alternative rock band Skakkamanage that released three albums: ''Lab of Love'' in 2006, followed by ''All Over The Face'' in 2008. The latter album was nominated for "Best Album" in Iceland Kraumur Awards. The band made a comeback in 2014 with the album ''Sounds of Merrymaking'' with "Free From Love" released as a single from the latter album. Skakkamanage is made up of: Svavar Pétur Eysteinsson - vocals Berglind Häsler - keyboards Þormóður Dagsson - drums Örn Ingi Ágústsson - bass Solo career Being front man of the band, Svavar Pétur Eysteinsson also developed a solo career taking Prins Póló as an alter-ego for himself. Prins Póló sings ab ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]